Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (since November 2012), 7th president of the People’s Republic of China (since March 14, 2013), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (since March 14, 2013)
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Feb- 2023 -4 FebruaryAir
US Says Second Chinese ‘Spy Balloon’ Over Latin America
A Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over Latin America, the Pentagon said, a day after a similar craft was seen in US skies.
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Jan- 2023 -19 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Philippines’ Marcos Says South China Sea ‘Keeps Him up at Night’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said that tension in the disputed South China Sea "keeps him up at night."
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18 JanuaryAmericas
Blinken to Pay Long-Awaited China Visit on February 5-6
US State Secretary Antony Blinken will visit Beijing in February, confirming a long-awaited trip to keep tensions in check between the two economies.
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17 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Taiwan to Allow Women Into Reservist Training for First Time
Taiwan's military announced plans to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year.
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12 JanuaryAmericas
US Vows to Defend Space With Japan, Deploy Mobile Marines as China Worries Grow
The US said space attacks would invoke its defense treaty with Japan and announced the deployment of an agile Marine unit on its ally's soil.
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5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
China, Philippines Vow ‘Friendly’ Handling of Maritime Spats
Beijing and Manila vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President to the Chinese capital.
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2 JanuaryAir
China’s Air Incursions Into Taiwan Zone Doubled in 2022
China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone nearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties.
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Dec- 2022 -29 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, China Move to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ in Disputed Sea
The Philippines and China will establish direct communication to avoid "miscommunication" in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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27 DecemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan to Extend Mandatory Military Service Over China Threat: Reports
Taiwan is expected to extend mandatory military service from four months to one year, citing the threat from an increasingly hostile China.
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26 DecemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Says China Deployed 71 Warplanes in Weekend War Drills
China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend military exercises around Taiwan, Taipei's defense ministry said.
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